Employment Services

Supporting people who are blind or have low vision and the organisations that employ them to prepare for, secure and sustain meaningful employment, in partnership with CVGT Employment.
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Disability as Capability

GDV Employment Service is designed to unlock opportunity – helping people build meaningful careers while supporting employers to discover talent they may have previously overlooked. 

People who are blind or have low vision are an often-overlooked talent pool with valuable workplace skills, lived experience and unique perspectives. 

At Guide Dogs Victoria, we believe disability is capability. 

Every day, people who are blind or have low vision demonstrate adaptability, resilience, problem-solving skills and confidence using technology. These workplace-ready strengths are shaped by lived experience and can bring valuable perspectives to any team. When the right candidate is matched to the right role, organisations gain the skills and experience they’re looking for, while creating opportunities to build more inclusive workplaces and improve accessibility.

Our Employment Service is designed to unlock opportunity — helping people build meaningful careers while supporting employers to discover talent they may have previously overlooked. 

Delivered in partnership with CVGT Employment, we work alongside candidates and employers to create pathways to employment, challenge perceptions and build workplaces where people can thrive. 

Together, we’re building careers and changing perspectives about what talent looks like. 

Whether you’re exploring career options, preparing for your first job, returning to work or navigating vision loss in the workplace, we’re here to help. 

Our team can support you to build confidence, develop workplace skills, connect with employers and find meaningful employment opportunities that align with your goals.

Looking to build a more inclusive workplace or recruit talented candidates who are blind or have low vision? 

We work with employers to support inclusive recruitment, workplace accessibility, reasonable adjustments and long-term employment success. 

About CVGT Employment

CVGT Employment is a for-purpose organisation with more than 40 years of experience helping people find meaningful work and supporting businesses to build inclusive workplaces. 

As a registered provider of Inclusive Employment Australia, CVGT Employment works with job seekers and employers across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. 

Guide Dogs Victoria partners with CVGT Employment to provide specialist employment support for people who are blind or have low vision. 

Together, we support people: 

  • prepare for employment, including when to disclose vision loss 
  • connect with inclusive employers 
  • navigate workplace adjustments 
  • build workplace confidence 
  • maintain sustainable employment. 

CVGT Employment also supports employers to build accessible and inclusive recruitment and workplace practices. 

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